- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romeoville, IL
John J Lukancic Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for John J Lukancic Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174007005863
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Lukancic Middle Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 591
- students enrolled
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Lukancic Middle Sch ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007005863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007005863 · Romeoville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 8 public schools in Romeoville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John J Lukancic Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- Brooks Middle 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- Oak View Elem 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- Independence E 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- This school 591
John J Lukancic Middle Sch
591 students
What this shows John J Lukancic Middle Sch reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch compares
John J Lukancic Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 28.6%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, John J Lukancic Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes John J Lukancic Middle Sch.
$22,208
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Lukancic Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Romeoville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J Lukancic Middle Sch
How many students attend John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John J Lukancic Middle Sch rank among public schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Lukancic Middle Sch ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Romeoville on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides John J Lukancic Middle Sch, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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